Money
These are the three categories that Craig lists as part of a budget
The spirit of Mammon wants us to focus on this:
(hint: remember the story Craig shared about the disciples and the 5 loaves of bread and 2 fish)
the myth that we do not have enough (or focus on what we do not have)
This is what we do when we have extra money at the end of the month
a) donate it to the church
b) set it aside for savings
c) buy a lottery ticket
d) consult God
d) Consult God about what he wants us to do with it
Matthew 6:33 says: seek first THIS and all the other things will be added unto you
The kingdom of God and his righteousness
I can live a peaceful life when money is my ______.
servant
One myth about money says that if you have more ____________, your life would be fine.
money
People on the third river do these two things (they channel their money this way):
limit their consumption and allow water to flow past them to help others.
Proverbs 29:18 says that a lack of this causes people to perish.
vision
DAILY DOUBLE!
Craig says that your job is just a _____ through which God uses to give you money
channel
Craig dispels one myth with the truth that:
We do not need more money, we need this.
To learn how to better use the money that we currently have.
(or to have a relationship with God and listen how to manage our money from Him!)
Pursue this, not money:
vision (other acceptable answers = relationship with God, doing God's will)
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
According to Hosea 4:6, a lack of this causes people to perish.
knowledge
When managing money, this is what Craig says the GOAL is:
To seek God and to discover His will for our money or make money our SERVANT, not master. Other acceptable answers include: to draw us into a relationship with God or to accomplish a Kingdom vision / purpose.
This false theory of managing money says: If I have it, I _______ it"
spend
This is a specific practical step Craig discussed today in order to help 'close the circle'
Multiple answers accepted, but should be similar to: 1. record expenses for 3 months
2 budget
There are this many verses in the Bible that discuss money / finances
a) 208
b) 804
c) 2084
d) 4082
c) 2084 (!)